The Friday Experience: Out and About – Rethinking Western

The Friday Experience is not just about a story to be told it’s about adventure in our Culture; it’s about getting yourself out and about in our society. Rethinking Western the current art show at Gallery 1261, showing through February 23rd , takes the audience on a visually updated journey through what the “West” means to artists that live and work in the West today.

“Guardians of Ediza” – Matt Smith – Image Courtesy of Gallery 1261

It’s not an accident that this show also coincided with the opening of the Coors Western Art Exhibit at the Stock Show National Western Stock Show, January 12-27, 2013. Rethinking Western features new works by Carolyn Anderson, Gordon Brown, Mark Daily, Floyd DeWitt, Ulrich Gleiter, Quang Ho, Michael Lynch, Mike Malm, Jim Morgan, Grant Redden, Matt Smith, Jill Soukup and Michael Workman.

“Winters Last Moments” – Mark Daily – Image Courtesy of Gallery 1261

“The West isn’t provincial anymore,” says Mark Daily “The art world doesn’t center around New York anymore. That notion has become obsolete”.

Rethinking Western gives the viewer an opportunity to behold subjects with a modern style that truly defines Western art today. Each Artist offers their unique approach to life in the West.

Whether it’s an oil painting or bronze sculpture that excites you, take the time this weekend to explore Denver and visit this show.

About The Author

Wendy L. Pitton R. - the Culture Writer for Denver's 303 Magazine since 2012 is continuing her focus on the Arts & Culture on a national level by recently becoming the Editor in Chief of a hard copy national publication, ARTCHASER Magazine and is the Owner of WENDO Productions. Wendy has been a published writer focusing on Arts & Culture for over 15 years and business owner focusing on the Arts for nearly 20 years.
Email Wendy L. Pitton R. directly at wendy@303magazine.com